German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

With an annual budget of more than 400 million euros the German Academic Exchange Service, or DAAD, is the biggest organization worldwide that funds various exchange and research projects at an international level. You can find a short overview of the organization´s funding programs, as well as a list of useful links below. For detailed information, please refer to DAAD’s homepage.

[+] Bilateral Exchange of Academics

Bilateral Exchange of Academics: allows postdocs/junior researchers/senior researchers, obtained a doctoral degree, to participate in a research or study visit (with duration of two weeks to three months). Certain requirements, as well as the application procedure differ among the participating countries. For further information, please refer to the following website.

[+] Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders

Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders: allows postdocs/junior researchers/senior researchers – former DAAD or GDR scholarship holders who have studied in Germany for at least one year – to conduct their own research or work project (with duration of one to three months) at a German non-university research institution or university of their own choice. Certain requirements, as well as the application procedure differ among the participating countries. For further information, please refer to the following website.

[+] Research Fellowship in Space, Aeronautics, Energy and Transportation Research

Research Fellowship in Space, Aeronautics, Energy and Transportation Research: allows outstanding researchers to conduct a research project (duration various on the candidates´ qualifications) at the German Aerospace Center (DLR). For further information, please refer to the following website.

[+] Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates and Young Academics and Scientists

Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates and Young Academics and Scientists: allows outstanding PhD students/postdocs/junior researchers to conduct a research or training project (duration various on the candidates´ education) at a German non-university research institution or university of their own choice. For further information, please refer to the following website.

[+] Research Stays for University Academics and Scientists

Research Stays for University Academics and Scientists: allows postdocs/junior researchers/senior researchers, working at a research institution or university at their home country, to conduct a research project (with duration of one to three months) at a German non-university research institution or university of their own choice. For further information, please refer to the following website.

Useful links

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) (Homepage)

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) (Contact)

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) (Facebook page)

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) (Programs: A-Z list)

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) (Projects: list)

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) (Scholarships: advanced search)